What happens if Trump tries to mess with the midterms?

The NPR Politics Podcast by NPR

Aug 28, 202631:14News & Politics

President Trump routinely sows doubt in the credibility of elections in the United States — especially if he, or his allies, lose those votes. But with voting in this fall's midterms starting in just a few weeks, the pre...

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